February is Black History Month. Its precursor, Negro History Week, was created by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926 and observed during the second week of February. Woodson was born Dec. 19, 1875 in New Canton, Va., the fourth of seven children. As an adolescent and teenager, Woodson worked as a sharecropper and miner to […]

After 54 years of pastoring Bishop Roger Jones finds leading a congregation presents many new challenges with each generation. It is a challenge he is ready to accept, and he has the background to make a difference with this new generation. You see, Jones pastor of Greater Holy Temple COGIC, has been where some of […]

For national recording artist Kierra Sheard, faith is like a bright, shining star. The proud daughter of Detroit pastor, Bishop J. Drew Sheard and Karen Clark Sheard, a member of the legendary Clark Sisters group, the singer affectionately known as “Kiki” was brought up in a spiritual environment. This faith-inspired, faith-filled atmosphere formed the foundation […]

Pastor Kenneth Stewart is driven by an African American proverb, which originated in the ante bellum south during slavery. “Each one reach one. Each one teach one.” The idea is for everyone to pull the next one up the ladder. Originally from Pine Bluff, Ark., that’s the same philosophy Stewart follows as pastor of the […]

Editor’s note: As we begin 2018 hoping all our readers enjoy a healthy, prosperous year, TheHUB recognizes the contributions of a true American hero whose birthday we recognize in January. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of peace and equality in cities like Flint and throughout the country. In the essay below, Stacy Swimp shares […]

Alfred Harris Sr., pastor of Saints of God Church, is battling for social justice for Flint residents, and he has a caution for others doing the same. He knows being a social activist brings challenges – challenges that should not take the focus away from the church. Pastors, and Christians in general, must remember that […]

Pastor Robert Blake puts the parishioners at Vernon Chapel AME Church at ease by being very down to earth and relatable. That’s so important. Many of them are going through a difficult period in their lives, whether it is from the water crisis or other issues plaguing many Flint residents. His guidance and listening ear […]

Pastor Reginald Flynn of Foss Avenue Baptist Church teaches a message that challenges members to play a big role in the church and in the community “We are a voice of Christ in the community by putting into action a holistic approach to ministry that rebuilds, and transforms lives spiritually, economically, politically and physically,” says […]

One of Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller II’s favorite scriptures is Psalms 46:10, “Be still and know that He is God.” So when, two years ago, he heard the Lord’s still, small voice call him from his ministry at the First Baptist Church in Lexington, NC, to the pastorship of the Metropolitan Baptist Tabernacle in Flint, […]

Urundi Knox, Bishop of Ebenezer Ministries, believes his job is to break down the walls of denomination and tradition and empower the people of his church. He believes that will help open the doors for change in Flint. When people attend church they don’t need to sit in the seats being entertained, he says. Instead […]